Happy 4th of July!

We decided to go watch fireworks this year. We have never taken Garrett to see them (he has only seen fireworks at baseball games!). We met up with Carleane(Bubba) and Bill and their family, Dad joined also (Mom had school work to do)...and we waited. And waited, and waited!!

The whole crew

Bubba and Bill really know how to tailgate...they brought cheesecake!! Dad was a VERY happy camper!!

Carleane's neice Laurie and her beau Bert

Laurie and Garrett

Garrett and his Bill (doesn't he look SO happy??!! - He was tired of waiting for the fireworks to start at this point!)

Garrett and his Bubba

Carleane and her great niece Kaylie

But finally they started!!!

Watching fireworks with Laurie

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I think they may have had the best seat in the house!!

Watching with Ms. Margie now

Overall they were decent fireworks. The finale wasn't the best.....guess that was part of the budget cuts!!

Garrett had a great time and enjoyed them alot (sleepy and all!!)

He told me this morning the green ones were his favorite!!

Happy Birthday Garrett!!

How can it be that our sweet little baby is 3 already?? Time is just flying by was to quickly. We had yet another fun birthday party planned for the special day. Garrett had decided weeks ago he wanted to have a Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story) theme birthday party, so that's what we did!!

We were so happy this year his actual birthday fell on a Saturday!! We started out in the morning with breakfast, the birthday boy requested Cinnamon Rolls. He even got an extra surprise of a gift!!

The party wasn't to start until 5, so we had alot of stuff to do around the house to get ready. Garrett did great keeping himself busy so Mommy and Daddy could get some work done.


After naptime, it was crunch time! This year I decided to be alittle like Betty Crocker and make cupcakes for the party. Now I must say, I have never made cupcakes before, never decorated cupcakes before...but I was going to try. I didn't have a backup plan so I was really hoping they would turn out! (these are pics from the night before....you will see final pics further down!)




Soon the guest started to arrive!! We had all of Garrett's toys in the yard (looked like we ran a daycare!) and just let the kids have fun! We set up 2 kiddie pools - however they weren't used that much...luckily for us the weather could not have been any better...if it had been hotter the pools may have gotten used more!!

Luke, Ryan & Garrett

Luke, Ryan, and Jeana

Pierce and Cole

Caleb

Pierce and Cole

Amber and Baby Nora

Daddy got to test out his new grill on hotdogs for everyone!! They were yummy :)

It was then time for the moment of truth....the cupcakes!! I decided the let the kids have some fun and decorate their own (with Mom and Dad's help of course!). I think they really enjoyed making mini-masterpieces of their cupcakes....looks like they enjoyed eating them too!!
Singing Happy Birthday

I didn't hear one bad comment about them...so they must have been atleast somewhat good!


Present time was fun...but complete chaos! Unfortunately during this my camera decided to die (I'll blame Kevin for not charging the batteries!).

Overall the party was a success, the birthday boy had a great day, and we were all exhausted by the time it was over!!

Garrett, I don't think you will ever realize how much joy, happiness, and love you have brought us. You are the light of our lives. We are so excited to watch as you grow, learn, and become who you are meant to be. We as your Mommy and Daddy count ourselves blessed to have you in our lives. We love you, G!!!